Artificial flowers and wreaths are offered in a wide selection or they can make anything you want. I have used them before to make a wreath and they are remarkable artists in their work. They also showed me how to do a few things so I can make my own. As I said last #MarketFriday, it is family owned and operated and they go the extra mile for their customers.
Remember the garden gnome? Well, just as predicted, he was still there when I went back! I so wanted this meditating gnome! He is rather unique and I had just the place for it! Although I promised myself, I couldn't buy anything for the garden, unless I took a piece out. Well, that didn't happen until I bought him and then I broke a piece in the garden. Karma!!! I swear. Come on! Tell the truth! Isn't he a little cutie?
STOP!! BRAIN TEASER AHEAD!!
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This little area here is equipped with a big screen(relatively) chairs and a couch, plus, pictures of fish and other kinds of manly things. This is where the men come to hang out and bond if their little woman stays too long. They have a popcorn machine that runs all the time, samples of wine, home-baked cookies and usually juice to drink. They do it as a courtesy. That's right. It's free! You gotta keep those men happy too!
I love my wind chimes. They sound like church bells, reminding me of my childhood, where I could hear the church bells alerting the parishioners that Church would begin in fifteen minutes. Long story - short... my wind chimes broke over the winter. I have never taken them in for the season and they finally rebelled and upped and died on me. So I need to look a little closer and play some melodies on them to see which one I want.
Novelty pillows were all over and some had embroidered animals or flowers on them, others had something silly written on them. But, it was a huge selling item. To go with the theme, there were paintings to tie everything all together. I know that there is nothing exceptionally special here, although some of the things could be fun, but, there are times where just wandering around looking at things and talking to people gives me a refreshed outlook on life.
Ribbons and ribbons and ribbons again. There was a boatload of ribbon offered up. Every color, width, and decoration on it.
Definitely a place to look at the offerings of a clock, from fancy to downright practical to upscale clocks and timepieces that would make Gucci proud. And the lamps! Did I forget to mention the lamps of all styles and shapes?
There were lotions and potions and all sorts of beauty to be had there. Perhaps, I will be beautiful another day. No time to fool around today!
This picture is dedicated to #FunkyEdits by @CrazyPoet. Over the top sky blue for you.
A flower. There must be flowers. Always and forever, a flower to color my day. This picture is also dedicated to #FridaySkyBlue #ColorChallenge by @Kalemandra. Consider today a twofer.
And just like that, my shopping is done. Until next time! I hope you had fun and maybe next time, we will get a few more plants to fill in the spaces. As always, I want to thank you for taking the time to visit #MarketFriday!! Have a most fabulous day!
Fridays are all about the #MarketFriday Challenge! Looking to take part in it? Here is how:
How to Participate:
1. Go to the market! Any market will do! Food, Clothing, Plant or Animal, if you wish. You can go to the zoo or an art auction. Anywhere or anything that you pay money for a service. I once went to a nail salon.
2. Take pictures! Be creative (or not)
3. Tell us a little bit about the market, what brought you here?
4. Post the picture(s)
5. Don’t forget to hashtag it! #MarketFriday by @dswigle
6. Drop the link to your post here so I can easily find them
It is always interesting to see the different markets around the globe! C’mon! Show me your market shots! I eagerly await them!
Let the sun shine in on your life
So the joy may touch your soul
I have been discovering new places, some right in my own backyard!! I am intrigued by different cultures. It is exciting and yes! I would love to see yours! Don't forget to take photos wherever you happen to be shopping - whether it be the grocery store, the local marketplace or even an art gallery, a kite festival or a cherry blossom festival! Wherever money is exchanged for a service or for merchandise. Be different if you wish! It does not have to be a traditional market! We will love it! I promise you! Don't forget to use the hashtag #MarketFriday and @dswigle.
Thank you for visiting my post 💖 Because of you, I come back to post, again and again, I am encouraged by you, for the time you take to visit, comment or even upvote. For all of these reasons, I am eternally grateful. Don't ever forget what a wonderful world we live in, people. Let's hold hands around the globe and make this earth really spin. Some days, it is not as easy to see, how wonderful it really is. Kindness counts. Wherever you go, whatever you do.
I always post this poem down at the bottom of my posts. It is one that has become so near and dear to my heart. I only post the most famous part of it, but, wanted to post it in its entirety today.
they set my aunts house on fire
i cried the way women on tv do
folding at the middle
like a five pound note.
i called the boy who use to love me
tried to ‘okay’ my voice
i said hello
he said warsan, what’s wrong, what’s happened?
i’ve been praying,
and these are what my prayers look like;
dear god
i come from two countries
one is thirsty
the other is on fire
both need water.
later that night
i held an atlas in my lap
ran my fingers across the whole world
and whispered,
"where does it hurt?"
it answered,
"everywhere"
"everywhere"
"everywhere"
warsan shire
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I think I would go a little crazy being there, has a lot of what I love, I always used to go to those types of stores, which unfortunately are little in my country, I hope they come back soon and share them with you!
P.S. I would also spend some time in front of the TV, eating popcorn and drinking wine hahaha.
It looks like an amazing place if you need some decorations for your garden or your house. This is a similar place I went to get some stuff when I finished my bathroom renovations and I needed some little things to decorate it.
Those windchimes and clocks looked pretty cool for me. I think I could have use for them in decorating our house in Croatia as well.
Thank you for sharing your Market Friday with us. Have an amazing day. :)
Aren't these kinds of places the best? I do not know about you but many times, I need help in the inspiration department. I can picture it, but cannot find it, so fining it and helping it fit help. Most times just a little bit goes a long way.
I rarely buy much from here, but, use it plenty to create my own fantasy!
Thank you for stopping by and saying hello, leaving your words behind. Have a most wonderful weekend!
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The same here. You know you need something but you can't figure out what. But there is a catch with our method. Sometimes we end up buying stuff we don't need just because they look nice. 🤣🤣🤣
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This shop is unbelievable Denise, I would never leave, lol I saw so many items I wanted in your pictures alone :) What a gem of a place, love it! Perhaps they're hiring?
Hahaha! When I go in to take pictures, they always ask me if I want a job. I always tell them I would be playing with all of their fun stuff!
They are such a nice family and extended family that owns that. I give them a lot of pictures to use for advertisement because they have always let me take all the pictures I want. What a deal for me!!!
I do love it there and thank you for stopping in and saying hello!!!
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What an absolutely beautiful little shop, an absolute feast for the eyes, with so much temptation one certainly will not walk out empty handed! I love places like this especially when one is looking for a special gift not so! Wonderful post!
It is a wonderfully fun little shop @lizelle! I walk through for a little bit of inspiration and hope the creativity bot will hit me! It is hard to walk out empty-handed and sometimes it doesn't happen! :)Thank you so much and I can honestly say that I was happy to bring that little gnome home to his new garden!
I do love places like this and it is always a special treat to peruse it~
Thank you for stopping by to say hello, leaving your kind words behind! As always, have a most wonderful weekend!
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Thanks for the resteem @pixresteemer! It is much appreciated!
I remember this place and also remember that I liked it. It has s lot of good stuff you can use around the house.
This week my post came early, I hope it's not a problem. Thanks again for hosting the event! 😊
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Nooo! That is never a problem! I am always happy that you put a post in! Thank you so much. Yes! This is one of my favorite stores to waste time in!
Thank you for dropping by and leaving the link~
Have a most wonderful week ahead!
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That shop has a nice selection of cacti!!
Thank you.
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hello, sweet @dswigle. happy weekend here and l get some pretty African prints for steemians.
Those prints really have nice and bright colors on them!!
Hi Sam! Happy weekend to you also and I look forward to seeing those pretty African prints. I want to thank you for always being a part of Market Friday and being such a good person in trying to interact and draw people together.
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This place is so chic, they have so many artistic stuffs. The birds--swan, heron (?), and even the owl is intricately done! They would surely look awesome in the garden.
Those fancy clocks are eye-catchy! It's beautiful but delicate at the same time.
And I so love the man'a corner. My husband and my father would love it here. That's very thoughtful of them to have men in mind. I remember my dad being so grumpy whenever he would shop with us. Life is all better for us if we look for a place that he could sit (or eat) then we will just come back to him if we are done. So this place is really for them. Hope all shops have something like that. Hahaha! 😊😂 It would be less distressing for us girls! Kudos to them and their idea!
Thank you for taking me there. I love your #MarketFriday as always.
Take the best of care, Denise. 💕
Thank you so much! It is rather Chic, isn't it? I believe it's a heron and they have a way of making them look gorgeous in the gardens.
I do like the clock wall also. It catches my eye and for some reason it doesn't look funny that they have a hundred clocks on the wall! Can you imagine doing that to your house?
I'm in love with that man's Corner also. What a brilliant idea and whoever created it must have their own man! I like to find places that have something to keep them busy. I have thanked them a million times all the men in the world! Us girls need a place to go without being hassled about how much time we are spending there. I agree!
Thank you so much for coming along and I appreciate you taking the time and effort to put one together for me! Have a most wonderful weekend!
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That place is so chic! And lots of exciting find. Thank you for taking us there. I wonder if we have something like that here. Hahaha! 😊 I will be there all year round! 🤣🤣
Hundreds of wall clock on the wall? Your house would sure look like a clock store! Hahaha! 😂 Or even a money changer shop with clocks of different time for different locations! 😂🤣😂
I agree! The one who made a "men corner" considers his man a lot, and every other man alike. That is a super cooool idea!
I always have fun with your #MarketFriday. You need not thank me, Denise. The pleasure is all mine. 😊😍
I'm looking forward for next week (and our race!)
Have a beautiful evening (?). 😊
Hahaha! OMG! Yes! I will certainly be looking forward to seeing who wins this one! You better keep an eyeball on @hangin!!! He is quick!!!!
Have a great evening!! And yes!! It was evening when you asked me. I believe it is almost 9pm there now!
Hahaha! Now, I have chills! Why have I even gotten myself into race?!?!?! Hahaha! 😛😁
@hangin, ladies first, right? 🤣🤣
Well normally i am a gentlemen but this will be just for the fun of it may the best win @gingbabida ..lol :)
Hahaha! The coolest gentleman ever! 😛😛
Well thank you :)
Ahhhhh...you are a cheeky one @dswigle not you got us really going...lol :)
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I've been to an all Christmas store in Tyler Texas once it kind of reminds me of this place. Here's my animal show market Friday https://steemit.com/marketfriday/@sketch.and.jam/market-friday-animal-show-ohbhdqoj
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Yes! It is a sort of holiday/sort of not and hard to explain. I lived in Texas and they are well known for their Kitschy little stores that carry everything and I love going through them.
I love your animal show!! It has some very amazing animals that you don't normally see, especially the tame version of it! Thank you for dropping your link!!
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What does mean "wigle" my dear friend, I didn't find a translation, so I didn't grab the relation between your name and the stone writing.. ;-)
I'm happy to have a meditative cousin in your garden ! I'm sure he much enjoys the place =)
@barbara-orenya would also adore meander in this shop indeed, so many tresures to be found ! =D
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Well I will tell you the secret to the whole name thing and its explanation. Of course, you know them my last name is wigle and in English, people add an extra G and say wiggle. Of course, you probably have made the connection by now that a worm Wiggles and so that is the relationship between my name and the stone writing. I know such a long explanation for a silly little thing no, but there it is! LOL
I think Luigi's cousin fits in perfectly in my peaceful garden. I love the fact that he meditates. He loves it there, I am sure.
I have no doubt that my Barbara would love to Meander through the shop. It helps my creativity, although I'm not sure that she needs any help with her creativity. Sometimes it's just nice to wander among the many things and stop and have a bite to eat at their little Bistro. thank you for stopping by and as always, I wish you a most wonderful weekend!
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Ooh now I understand ! this is the second "G" that gives the solution because when I typed wigle in Google translator, it didn't give me anything...Thanks dear, and thanks also for the tip 😊
Oh! It was lost in translation! :)
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